Question 1

Can this pump concrete?

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Once you get a good slime like substance thru it, it pumps about 100yds and hour, highly recommend for pumping full trucks of concrete. Make sure you get at least 2% calcium and hot water even if it’s 90 outside. Also since it pumps so fast, make sure you have at least 50yds on site waiting on you.

Question 2

I will be pumping water from a crawl space with a 3 foot lift and  about a 15 foot hose. Would this pump be able to handle this?

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Almost certainly.It depends where you put the pump and how strong the hose is. You see you never really pull water, you simply create room for other force to push. Also if the hose is weak it will collapse under the pressure permitted by creating a vacuum inside. Assuming a weak hose your best bet is to put hoses on either end and keep the pump itself as close to the surface of the water as possible so that the majority of water movement action is a pushing action.This type of pump is a Rotary vane pump. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotary_vane_pumpFor more information: http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/eng99/eng99574.htmAlso: To move a massive amount of water your best bet is to use a large hose and create a siphon. Water will not siphon through this pump but that can be an asset. (get a garden hose quick release to make this easier) Take the hose to the water source coiled, drop one end in the water and attach the other end to the drill pump. Run it till the hose is full of water and now take the drill pump end somewhere lower than the body of water and then detach the drill pump. Bingo siphon started.But if you've got a fairly decent hose, and a reliable strong drill, this should be enough, but your mileage may vary and the weak point may not be the pump.

Question 3

I attached this pump (brand new) to two different drills but the drill won't turn, it's as if the internals of the pump are locked. What should I do?

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The reviews for this pump have varied from positive to negative, Mine is positive. First look for the directional arrows on the pump body, on mine they are on the outer flange of the  black  housing and indicate rotation in a clockwise direction. The pump must be operated in that direction. Next Id recommend screwing the pump to a piece of 2X4 or a piece of 3/4" plywood because the reaction to turning the pump can make the whole unit try to spin. This makes everything safer. Finally make sure the drill youre using has enough torque to handle the pump. The Dewalt cordless I first used would turn the pump but did not pump very fast. Jumping up to a Dewalt 1/2" commercial type drill tripled the pumping rate. It may help also to spray/squirt some water into the intake and discharge opening to "prelube" the vanes. If these steps fail then you need to follow the appropriate return procedures.  I hope this is of some help. Rogn

Question 4

Can it be used to transfer waste oil from one container to another container, several feet away?

Accepted Answer

I don't see why not unless you plan to use it again for any other liquids especially clean water. Oh, but if the oil has a high level of viscosity then I wouldn't count on it serving you well.

ASIN	B00F1ZJG5E
Best Sellers Rank	86,990 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 294 in Aquarium Water Pumps
Brand	Milescraft
Colour	Original Version
Country of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (7,209)
Flow Rate	12.5 Gallons Per Minute
Global Trade Identification Number	00737888131402
Included Components	Bare-Tool
Item Dimensions L x W x H	14L x 13W x 10.8H centimetres
Item Type Name	DrillPump750
Item Weight	222 g
Manufacturer	Milescraft
Material	silicone
Maximum Lifting Height	15 Metres
Model Number	1314
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Part Number	13140103
Power source	Corded Electric
Product Style	Pump Attachment
UPC	798167892780 074994539754 737888131402
Unit Count	1.0 count
Usage	Draining small ponds, fish tanks, small pools, flooded basements, emergency situations, construction sites

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